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Presented By:

Janeen Tucker

EVP, Workforce Development

March 25, 2014

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For ClarificationInterns One semester or over a season (summer, etc) Paid or unpaid/Credit or non-credit

Often times students will do more than one internshipthroughout their college career so that they can try out acouple of different fields or positions and compare them tosee which one they like best

Co-ops More than one semester

Students might take classes in the fall and then work for the

company during spring semester This rotation can sometimes go on for more than one year

Apprentices Students or employees who work with an employer that

agrees to sponsor and train for a specific skilled trade

For Clarification

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Online Resources

www.columbusgachamber.com/career-center

Go Intern! Partner Handbook

Intern Job Posting site

Coordination with 17 bi-state colleges & universities GSU, CSU, Kennesaw, Mercer, CTC, Embry-Riddle,

Auburn, Tuskegee, Miller-Mott, Troy, GA Tech,UGA, Southern Poly, UA, Virginia, CVCC, Phoenix

GO intern! Benefits & Resources

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Do you need an intern?

1. Do you have difficulty finding qualified new employees?

2. Does your organization require skills or talents that are

typically not learned in the classroom?3. Do you provide goods or a service that sets your

business apart from the competition?

4. Do your full-time employees have projects that could

benefit from the focused attention of an intern, such asresearch or special projects?

5. Will existing resources, equipment and accommodationsbe sufficient for the intern?

6. Do you have appropriate personnel to oversee interns?

Identify Your Business Needs

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Every intern, whether volunteer or paid, needs a jobdescription.

A good job description should tie directly to themissions and objectives of the organization describing: Responsibilities of the intern position

Qualifications system of support

Accountability

Successful performance measurements

A thorough job description will help avoid confusionand maximize your staffs time and efforts.

The Partner Handbook will walk you through 11questions to help you develop a good description andprovide samples.

Develop Intern Job Description

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Participating companies will have exclusiveavenues for recruiting interns including:

Go Intern! Career Fair, exclusively for companies

hiring intern positions

Coordination with 17 bi-state college & universities

Chamber members may post intern job

descriptions at:

www.columbusgachamber.com/career-center

Applicants apply directly to you and the hiring

decisions will be up to you

Recruiting Interns

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The selection process for interns should

closely resemble your companys process for

hiring regular employees

The success of the internship depends upon agood match between the company and the

intern

Steps for evaluating student resumes andapplications

Sample Interview Questions

Selection Process

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Formal intern orientation

Setting up a mentoring system

Mentor or Project Teams

Evaluation process

Intern Assessment

Employer Assessment

College/University Evaluation Form

Dress code policy and sample

Casual, Business Casual or Business Professional

Intern Program Management

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Proper Classification

Intern vs Employee

State and Federal Employment Laws

Fact Sheet #71US DOL Wage & Hour FLSA

Compensation & Benefits

Paid or Unpaid

Credit or Non-Credit

Social Media and Sample Policy

Dismissal of Intern Situations

Human Resource Issues

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Should we offer academic credit?

How do I find an intern?

What are the benefits of mentoring anintern?

Should I offer an orientation?

Should I give the student a post-internship

review?

Frequently Asked Questions

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Internship Application

Confidentiality Agreement

Internet Access Policy

Goal Setting Worksheet

Social Media and Blogging

Internship Job Descriptions Employer Evaluations

Sample Forms

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For More InformationContact

Janeen Tucker

Executive Vice President

Workforce Development, Human Resources

706-257-1187

jtucker@columbusgachamber.com

www.columbusgachamber.com/career-center